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Why is diarrhea a concernfor parents?
• Dehydration, poor nutrition, and poor health– 200,000 hospitalizations per year in U.S.– 300 deaths per year in U.S.
How can I tell if my childhas diarrhea?
• Change in the normal frequency and looseness of the stools (poop)– ↑ frequency– ↑ looseness– Color change– Bad odor– Mucus– Blood
What are some causes ofdiarrhea in children?
• Germs• Food allergy or food intolerance• Medications• Too much juice, fruit, or sugar• Too much fluid• Very low-fat diets
How long does diarrhea last?
• Acute diarrhea– 1 to several days
• Chronic diarrhea– More than 2 weeks
• Both can be dangerous if fluid loss is large
• We will talk about acute diarrhea
Children with diarrhea should drink an oral rehydration solution
like Pedialyte
Replaces lost water and minerals like sodium and potassium
What should I do if my childhas acute diarrhea?
1. Immediately give your child Pedialyte2. Watch for signs of dehydration3. Contact your doctor if your child is
dehydrated4. Talk to your doctor if you have any
other question or concern5. If your child is not dehydrated,
continue to give your child Pedialyte, other fluids, and food
1. Immediately give your child Pedialyte to drink
• Always have a supply of Pedialyte in the home
• When diarrhea begins– Offer Pedialyte immediately– For children < 22 pounds
• ¼ cup to ½ cup (2-4 ounces) per diarrhea stool
– For children > 22 pounds• ½ cup to 1 cup (4-8 ounces) per diarrhea stool
How can we offer Pedialyteto our children?
• Offer Pedialyte by– Bottle– Cup– Teaspoon– Syringe– Medicine dropper– Freezer pops
• Smaller amounts at first usually work best
• Larger amounts may increase vomiting
2. Watch for signs of dehydration
• Contact your doctor if your child shows any signs of dehydration.
• What are some signs of dehydration?
Signs of dehydration• Increased thirst• ↓ urine• Weight loss• Dry mouth and tongue• ↓ tears or no tears when crying• Sunken eyes• Sunken soft spot on infant’s head• Tired, restless, or irritable• Rapid and deep breathing• Pinched skin stays folded
4. Talk to your doctor if you have any other question or
concern.• Young infant• Blood in stool (poop)• Persistent vomiting• Fever
5. If your child is not dehydrated, continue to give him/her Pedialyte, other fluids, and food.
• Give Pedialyte• Offer usual fluids and foods
– Breast milk, formula, water, milk– Usual foods
• Avoid sugary fluids and foods– Soda pop, Kool-Aid, juice, Jello-water, or
Gatorade– Pre-sweetened cereals, popsicles, or
other sugary foods
What is the BRAT diet?
• Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast– All four foods are okay– Too restrictive
Summary
• What do you do if your child has diarrhea?1. Immediately give your child Pedialyte2. Watch for signs of dehydration3. Contact your doctor if your child is
dehydrated4. Talk to your doctor if you have any other
question or concern5. If your child is not dehydrated, continue to
give your child Pedialyte, other fluids, and food